The United States and city of New Orleans was struck with tragic news on Wednesday morning when reports emerged that dozens of people were injured and several fatalities were confirmed after a truck drove into a crowd celebrating New Year’s on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Details are still unfolding as authorities continue to investigate the situation. However, this horrific incident occurred less than 24 hours before the scheduled Sugar Bowl matchup between the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, set to take place at the Caesars Superdome, just a short distance from the scene of the tragedy. The game was initially slated for 8:45 p.m. EST on Wednesday night.
In response, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, along with other government and Sugar Bowl officials involved in the ongoing investigation, announced that the game would be postponed for 24 hours. It will now be played on Thursday night.
In the wake of the heartbreaking events, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, whose conference is represented by Georgia in what was a highly anticipated matchup, released a statement addressing the situation.